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The Triple Helix Piano Trio
The Triple Helix Piano Trio was formed in 1995. Inspired by the notion of the double helix as the dynamic intertwining and interdependence of spiraling energies that generate life, the artists wish to draw a fanciful connection to the mutuality in the partnership of violin, cello and piano within the traditional piano trio. Each instrument, a potent voice in its own right, is entrusted by the composer with its own share of "the genetic material" of the piece. Members of the Trio are Artists-in-Residence at Wellesley College, and are also on the faculties of several other Boston-area universities. Advocates for new music, Triple Helix has premiered seven works written expressly for the ensemble since its formation. Violinist Bayla Keyes was a founder and long-time member of the Evian- and Naumburg-award-winning Muir String Quartet. She teaches at Boston University College of Fine Arts, and is artistic director of the Interlochen Chamber Music Festival and the founding director of the String Quartet Institute at Tanglewood. She is also an active performer with Musica Viva. Cellist Rhonda Rider was the founding cellist of the Naumburg-award- winning Lydian String Quartet. She performs with the chamber players at Boston Conservatory, where she heads the chamber music program and is the founding director of the Cello Seminar. She has premiered works by contemporary composers Elliott Carter, Lee Hyla, Donald Martino and Steve Mackey. Pianist Lois Shapiro has concertized as soloist and collaborative artist throughout the US and abroad in concerts ranging from 18th century period- instrument performances to premieres of pieces. A winner of the New York Concert Artists Guild Award, Shapiro has recorded on Afka, Channel Classics, Centaur, MLAR and Pierrot. She is on the faculty of Wellesley, Longy School of Music, and Brandeis. |
